Pré aux Oies, Hauteville

Raised bog1 haObject number 358

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Pré aux Oies (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Pré aux Oies.

Location and surroundings

Pré aux Oies is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hauteville. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 358. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pré aux Oies?

Pré aux Oies lies near Hauteville. The coordinates are 46.6629, 7.1571.

How large is Pré aux Oies?

The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Pré aux Oies protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Pré aux Oies in?

Pré aux Oies lies near Corbières. The town page collects every protected site around Corbières.

Which protected sites are near Pré aux Oies?

The closest are Tourbière au Pâquier dessus (0 km), Pré Colard (1 km) and Tourbière à l'ouest de la Joux d'Allière (1 km).